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Oliver Outlaws junior hockey expansion

Overview

The Oliver Outlaws, an expansion franchise in the newly established Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL), are preparing for their inaugural season. Jake Gushue has been appointed as the head coach and general manager, overseeing a training camp for approximately 60 players.

The team is scheduled to debut its 2026-27 season on September 18 with a home game against the Kelowna Chiefs. The Outlaws will play their first three franchise games between September 18 and 20.

Entities

Oliver Outlaws · Western International Junior Hockey League · Summerland Jets · Jake Gushue · British Columbia Hockey Conference

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Summerland Jets will play their inaugural home game on Friday, Sept. 18, against the Osoyoos Coyotes. similkameenspotlight.com · kelownacapnews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Summerland Jets are part of the newly-formed British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC). similkameenspotlight.com · kelownacapnews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The home opener celebration will include former NHL goaltender Andy Moog. similkameenspotlight.com · kelownacapnews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The event will serve as a tribute to firefighters and first responders of the Bald Range wildfire. similkameenspotlight.com · kelownacapnews.com · vernonmorningstar.com

Timeline

9 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Summerland Jets and Oliver Outlaws prepare for junior hockey debuts
Junior hockey returns to British Columbia as the Summerland Jets and Oliver Outlaws prepare for their inaugural seasons in the BCHC and WIJHL, respectively.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Oliver Outlaws expansion hockey team prepares for inaugural season
Jake Gushue has been named head coach and GM of the Oliver Outlaws, an expansion Junior A hockey team in the new Western International Junior Hockey League.

Sources

kelownacapnews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · similkameenspotlight.com · todayinbc.com · vernonmorningstar.com · westknews.com